Fly private between Harrisburg and Fort Lauderdale from US$33,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Harrisburg (MDT) ⇄ Fort Lauderdale (BCT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Harrisburg and Fort Lauderdale lie approximately 1,567 km apart (974 mi / 846 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Harrisburg to Fort Lauderdale (and Fort Lauderdale to Harrisburg) ranges from US$33,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$64,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 12m | 1h 59m – 2h 25m | US$46,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 21m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 20m | US$37,000 – US$51,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 15m | US$40,000 – US$56,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 12m | US$46,000 – US$64,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 12m | US$50,500 – US$71,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 15m | US$55,000 – US$77,500 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Harrisburg and Fort Lauderdale? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Harrisburg, United States: Harrisburg International Airport, Capital City Airport, Lancaster Airport, York Airport, Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport and Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field.
Fort Lauderdale, United States: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Miami International Airport, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Boca Raton Airport and Miami Executive Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Fort Lauderdale→Harrisburg runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg → Fort Lauderdale | 13 | 141 min | 128 min | Cessna Citation XLS (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| Fort Lauderdale → Harrisburg | 13 | 144 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (3), Bombardier Challenger (2), Gulfstream G280 (2) |
26 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
26 business-aviation flights were tracked between Harrisburg and Fort Lauderdale from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 22 separate days.
96% were jets and 4% turboprops. 13 flights set out from the Harrisburg side and 13 from the Fort Lauderdale side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (7 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Harrisburg | Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 16 flights; Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 6 flights; York Airport (THV) – 4 flights |
| Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 14 flights; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 11 flights; Miami Executive Airport (TMB) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Harrisburg International Airport | Boca Raton Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMDT / MDT | KBCT / BCT |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 6,276 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 310 ft | 13 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Harrisburg to Fort Lauderdale can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Boca Raton Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,276 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 276 ft to spare. At 1,567 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Capital City Airport (5,000 ft, 8 km) · Lancaster Airport (6,933 ft, 40 km) · York Airport (5,188 ft, 32 km) · Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport (5,101 ft, 66 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 14 km) · Miami International Airport (13,016 ft, 34 km) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (8,002 ft, 22 km) · Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Harrisburg and Fort Lauderdale.
We publish the price band (US$33,500 – US$64,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Harrisburg–Fort Lauderdale charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Harrisburg–Fort Lauderdale is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$33,500 – US$64,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 21m gate to gate over 1,567 km (974 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Harrisburg–Fort Lauderdale charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Harrisburg–Fort Lauderdale charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Fort Lauderdale to Harrisburg runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 26 business-aviation flights between Harrisburg and Fort Lauderdale – about 0.5 a week, flown on 22 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (7 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 16 flights; Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 6 flights; York Airport (THV) – 4 flights on the Harrisburg side, and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 14 flights; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 11 flights; Miami Executive Airport (TMB) – 1 flights on the Fort Lauderdale side.
96% of the tracked flights were jets and 4% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation XLS.
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